F1 LIVE | Wolff clear air on Antonelli, FIA carries checks on this car
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'Not stressed' Verstappen shares 2025 title chance verdict!
Max Verstappen shared how much of a chance he believes he has in the title fight against the two McLarens.
The defending world champion reduced the gap to leader Oscar Piastri by winning in Baku, where the Australian failed to finish.
"Well from my side honestly I just see it as a race by race thing," Verstappen began when asked about his chances of retaining the title.
"69 points is still a lot, especially if you look at how the season has gone so far. McLaren has been incredibly dominant, that doesn't suddenly change."
Hamilton reveals 'overwhelming' support after Roscoe's passing
Lewis Hamilton has revealed how much support he has received after his dog Roscoe passed away last Sunday.
Hamilton's dog has an incredible following of his own with an Instagram account building up over a million followers. Roscoe also appeared briefly in the F1Movie.
The Ferrari driver explained in Singapore that he hasn't quite been able to reply to every message and is grateful for the support.
He said: "[I received] lots of messages. Quite overwhelming to be honest to see just how many people Roscoe touched around the world. And really heartwarming to receive."
Ferrari royalty is convinced this driver is F1’s best!
Luca di Montezemolo has named Max Verstappen as the best on the current Formula 1 grid. The former Scuderia Ferrari chief also hinted at the reason behind his decision.
Montezemolo, who spoke to Reuters on the premiere of his documentary ‘Luca: Seeing Red', touched on why he considers the Red Bull Racing driver as the best.
The 78-year-old also talked about how Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc were a good pair at the Ferrari team.
"Today I have to say, for me, Verstappen is by far the number one.
"Even in the last race in Baku, with difficult conditions, he never lost control. He was always quick. He never makes mistakes.”
"(Carlos) Sainz and (Charles) Leclerc were a very good (Ferrari) couple. But no question, Verstappen is by far the best in my view. By far."
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Wolff clears the air on Antonelli’s contract
After weeks of mounting pressure and speculation, Kimi Antonelli silenced some of the noise with a much-needed result in Baku.
The Italian youngster, who had struggled to match his teammate in recent outings, crossed the line in fourth place, narrowly missing out on the podium behind Carlos Sainz. For the Spaniard, it was a landmark result — his first podium with Williams and of the 2025 campaign.
Antonelli’s future, however, remains a talking point. Both he and George Russell are out of contract at the end of the season, with Mercedes yet to confirm any extensions.
With Max Verstappen no longer a realistic option, Toto Wolff moved to end the uncertainty ahead of the Singapore weekend, making it clear where Antonelli stands in the team’s plans.
FIA carries checks on Sainz's car following Azerbaijan GP podium
After the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the FIA conducted a detailed inspection of Carlos Sainz’s Williams, following his maiden podium finish with the team.
Post-race, the governing body revealed that several elements of the rear brake system had been examined. The checks confirmed the car’s full compliance with regulations, officially validating the Spaniard’s first podium appearance in Williams colours.
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